With Valentine's Day just a few days away, it's not surprising to hear phrases like this on the streets of DC. But what is surprising is that they're not coming from young couples in love--no, they're coming from the mouths of global health advocates and campaigners. So what's with all the sentimental feelings and thinly veiled insecurity?

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